JUNCTION

Nami is lifted high into the air by unseen hands, arms raised in joy as she shouts "THANK YOU, OH GOD~~~♡" and "WOOHAA~~~~~!!!". Below, the crew stands before the ruins of a massive golden city overgrown with trees. Sanji says "Weren't you... afraid of the 'God' on this island...I". Nami replies "Ah... the place we tried so hard to reach... was actually the Golden City... This must be our reward for being so good." Usopp mutters "Straighten your thoughts...". Nami questions her own words with "...Weren't you just saying 'Thank you, oh God'...I". Luffy exclaims "GOD!I...Aiya... Who cares about God!I Are they worth more than money!I".

A large bird-like creature with a long tail flies while carrying people, emitting "GUKA KAKAKAK AKA!!!" and "POH...". In a chaotic mid-air battle, winged creatures attack as one figure is thrown through the air. A massive impact sends dust and debris flying with heavy sound effects. In close-up, a masked man with goggles sweats and says "...Heh heh... It's useless..." while impact lines and "レレレ!!!" and "ドドォーン..." show fierce attacks around him. Another panel shows "ヤキィ...!!!" and "ドドォーン..." as the fight rages on.

Luffy, Usopp, and Sanji stand together. Luffy asks "Is it 'string'!I 'Iron'!I 'Swamp'!I". Sanji reacts "What...I One trial is enough, damn it!!". Usopp warns "There will be more priests. Be careful!!". Luffy wonders "It's the place for our next trial" and "Where are we nowI". They spot a vast field lined with poles topped by human skulls. Sanji shouts "It's not 'average'!! Look carefully!! Those are human skulls on those poles!". The crew rides a waver across the landscape. Luffy spots something and yells "Ah! They are!". A black bird-like figure nearby says "OHI".

Luffy's face twists in shock as a massive presence erupts into view. "IT APPEARED~~~~!!!!" he screams, mouth wide open. Nearby figures react in panic: "EH!!I" "SOMETHING IS COMING!!" "KA TSAA!!" A huge cannon-wielding warrior with bat-like wings and armored limbs hurtles forward alongside smaller winged soldiers and a spiked creature. Below, a striped umbrella shields a group including a long-nosed figure and a black bird-headed person gripping the shaft. Debris and motion lines fill the chaotic descent over a field dotted with skulls on stakes.

Luffy stares upward with wide eyes while a crewmate sweats beside him. Massive impact lines tear across the sky as tiny winged figures tumble. "TSA GIH...." echoes near the striped umbrella. Luffy stretches his arm back and yells "GOMU GOMU...!!" launching a massive punch that sends a giant balloon-like form hurtling into an explosion. "BAA!!" rings out as smoke and debris erupt. "THAT BASTARD!!" someone shouts amid the blast.

A huge explosion erupts from the ground. "BALLOON~~~~!!" A voice cries out. "PARAMECIA...! A DEVIL POWER USERI" The masked raider on a winged steed shouts "SUTAN!!" while another figure yells "... NO...!! IGNORE THEM!!" The masked warrior turns and calls "WAIPA~~~~!! SHALL WE ENGAGEI" In close-up the masked man glares as Luffy shouts "HEY, WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM!!I WANT TO FIGHT!!I" A crewmate warns "HEY, LUFFY. HE'S THE MASKED RAIDER WE MET IN THE WHITE SEA!!" while another voice screams "GIYAH~~~~!!!"

The masked raider aims his massive cannon and declares "IF YOU DON'T WANT TO DIE, GO BACK TO BLUE SEA." He continues "IF YOU TRY TO DO ANYTHING WEIRD ON THIS ISLAND..." and "AND ELIMINATE YOU, TOO!!!" In close-up he growls "I'LL TREAT YOU LIKE ENEL," smoke curling from his cigarette. The crew reacts in alarm: "STOP! DON'T SAY ANY MORE!!! AH~~~~!!!" Luffy yells "BASTARD! WHAT DID YOU SAY!I C'MON AND FIGHT!!" The bird-headed figure asks "THE RAIDERS AND GOD ARE ENEMIESI"

A massive map of the island erupts with impact lines and debris as unseen forces clash across the terrain. A scarred man with a large gun glances back and warns, "...THAT IS, IF YOU HAVE THE STRENGTH TO ESCAPE FROM HERE." Luffy stares in wide-eyed confusion, sweat flying, and blurts, "WHAT'S THEIR PROBLEM...!!I" Below, a wide landscape shows distant figures and a winding river. A rider on a striped, wheeled vehicle mutters, "DAMN IT~~~ WHAT'S THIS ISLAND'S PROBLEM...I" while another voice answers, "BUT ARE THEY OUR ENEMY TOOI...ONE THING IS FOR SURE, THEY'RE GOD-ENEL'S ENEMY..." The rider concludes, "...LET'S JUST MOVE ON~~~"

Explosive combat erupts across multiple panels. A massive wolf-like beast lunges with jaws open amid flying weapons and impact SFX. A stern-faced man with long hair glares as a winged figure crashes violently into a structure. A bald, winged warrior swings a massive sword while a small bird-like creature watches from the side. Bodies tumble through the air as fighters clash with spears, guns, and blades in a chaotic melee filled with motion lines and debris.

Luffy is hurled through the air by a powerful strike, limbs flailing. A massive black silhouette of a winged figure with horns dominates the next panel, arms outstretched amid swirling motion lines and scattered fighters. Close-ups show a grinning, sweat-covered man with a fierce expression and a winged warrior clutching a weapon. Luffy tumbles downward as the battle rages around him with impact effects and debris.

The crew sails along the Milky Road through lush treetops. Voices call out cheerfully: "WE'VE BEEN SAILING FOR A LONG TIME!" "IT'S SO FUN SAILING ON THE MILKY ROAD..." "YEAH. PLUS, NOTHING HAPPENED IN THAT PLAIN AFTER ALL..." "WAH~~~~ HA HA!!! THIS IS GREAT. GO KARASU-MARU!!" with SFX "SA SA SA SA..." A tense scene follows as a winged warrior aims a long weapon while Luffy watches from a vehicle. The sky darkens; narration notes, "THE SUNSET IS BEHIND THE CLOUD, CAN'T SEE IT..." and "...IT'S GETTING DARK..." A circled view shows the distant island at dusk.

A fierce masked fighter glares with intense eyes while another figure aims a massive cylindrical weapon. The attacker fires the huge cannon-like device, shouting "SATSUI!!" as the blast erupts with smoke and impact lines. Close-up panels show the same stern, battle-hardened faces twisted in rage, sweat flying and teeth clenched amid the chaos of the ongoing fight.

The Straw Hats stand before a massive ancient altar and towering trees. "WHAT HAPPENED!!I CHOPPER!!I" "CHOPPER!!I WHERE ARE YOUII" Usopp panics while Nami, Robin, and Sanji search desperately. "...DID THE ATTACKER CHOP HIM INTO PIECESI" someone asks. "CHOPPER!!!" "...CHOPPER!!I WE'RE SORRY FOR BEING LATE!! ARE YOU HERE!!I ANSWER ME!!" "OF COURSE NOT!!! HE WAS ATTACKED!!!!" "THE MAST OF GOING MERRY IS GONE... WHAT KIND OF WEIRD REPAIR DID HE DOI" "DON'T MAKE UP SCARY THOUGHTS LIKE THAT!!!" Usopp yells "OI, CHOPPER!! WHERE THE HECK ARE YOU!!I WHAT HAPPENED HERE!!I" as a small "...N..." and "!!" reaction appears nearby.

Usopp stands drenched in sweat, tears streaming down his face as he insists "NOTHING. I WASN'T SCARED." with large "グッ" and "ダ、" effects. Nami and Robin react with surprise. "OH!I LOOK! IT'S GOING MERRY!! THAT'S THE ALTAR!!" Usopp points excitedly. Nami smiles and remarks "THEY SEEM FULL OF SPIRIT... THAT'S GOOD." while a voice teases "WERE YOU SCARED!I WELL CAPTAIN USOPP IS HERE. YOU CAN RELAX NOW!!!" and another shouts "YAH~~~~~~!!! NAMI-SAN~~~~ ROBIN-CHAN~~~~ I HAVE FINALLY PASSED THE TRIAL OF LOVE~~~~ AHAHAHA~~~~!!" Nami wonders "WHAT... THAT WAS THE TRIAL WE NEEDED TO PASSI"

Usopp faces Luffy on the Going Merry's deck, apologizing "...AH... THAT... USOPP, I'M SORRY... I WAS FIGHTING VERY HARD... BUT THEY BURNED A BUNCH OF THINGS..." Luffy replies calmly about the missing mast: "THE MAST... IT'S GONE....!!" Elsewhere Chopper sweats with "HUH.........!!" while Usopp laughs "GOOD THING THE ONE THAT GOT BURNED WASN'T YOU!! HAHAHA!!" A lance-wielding opponent is mentioned. Chopper asks "ARE YOUR WOUNDS OKAYI" Usopp answers "OH... YEAH." Luffy reacts with shock "YEAH!! THE KNIGHT OF THE SKY....!!" and "HE WAS HURT, TOO, WASN'T HEI" while shouting "HEY, CHOPPER!! WHERE'S THAT WEIRD OSSAN!!I" Chopper declares "I WILL BECOME A DEPENDABLE MAN!!!"

Inside the Going Merry's cabin, Sanji sits with his back to the viewer while Nami tends to the injured Chopper on the bed. Sanji reflects, "IF THE KNIGHT OF THE SKY DIDN'T COME, THE SHIP AND I WOULD'VE BEEN GONERS." Nami replies from the side, "~~~HE WOULD TRY THAT HARD... JUST FOR A FREE WHISTLE HE GAVE US...!!I" The crew discusses their situation. Sanji notes, "WITH THE SHIP LIKE THIS, AND THE SKY GETTING DARK... WE'LL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL TOMORROW TO GO BACK TO ANGEL ISLAND." Nami, wearing a large straw hat, sits up and says, "THERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS I WANT TO ASK HIM... I'LL JUST WAIT UNTIL HE WAKES UP!" Usopp adds, "THANKS TO YOU, TOO!" while Chopper lets out "PIEH~~~~" Luffy cheers from the background, "PARTY~~~~!!!!" and "WOOHOO~~~~!! YEAH!!! CAMPING~~~~!!!" The crew reacts with excitement as they prepare to go ashore. Someone exclaims, "EH!I WAIT. WE'RE IN ENEMY TERRITORY!! HOW CAN WE GO CAMPING...I" while others shout about camping next to the lake and going into the forest. The narration shows the crew's enthusiasm despite the danger.

Luffy stands triumphantly with arms raised, declaring, "WITH EVERYONE'S INFORMATION, MANY THINGS BECAME CLEAR. OOOOOKAY... THANKS FOR EVERYONE'S REPORT. GOOD WORK!!" The crew gathers at a campsite on the island. Usopp exclaims, "WOW!! REALLY!I" while examining ruins. Nami points out, "THIS ISLAND IS ACTUALLY THE GOLDEN CITY THAT THE SARUYAMA UNITED ARMED FORCE HAD BEEN TRYING TO FIND!!!" Robin adds context about the island's history. Chopper asks, "CHOPPER, SHOULD IT BE FINERI" as he works on something. Usopp explains, "I ONLY KNOW THAT HE USED IT TO PREDICT OUR NEXT MOVES." The crew debates the mantra and the injured man's condition. Luffy's voice rings out with excitement as they prepare to explore further. Background SFX include "バンッ!!" and "ふわぁ" as the group reacts to the revelations about the Golden City and the dangers ahead.

The Straw Hats line up in close-up panels, each reacting to the adventure ahead. Sanji grins, "WITH PLENTY OF ENEMIES...!!! THIS IS A GAME OF SURVIVAL!" Zoro smirks, "NONETHELESS, WITH TREASURE UP FOR GRABS, PIRATES WON'T STAY SILENT. YEAHI!" Robin smiles, "HEHEH... SOUNDS INTERESTING...!" Chopper panics, "THE GOD WILL BE ANGRY!!" while Usopp sweats, "OI, OI, LUFFY!! DID YOU FORGET... THAT RAIDER'S WARNING!!I" Nami winks, "YUP. IF YOU'RE INTERESTED, MAKES THINGS EASIER." Luffy beams, "GOLD, EH!I I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR AN ADVENTURE LIKE THIS!!" In a massive splash panel, Luffy leaps forward with both fists raised, shouting, "うぉおぉぉぉぉぉ!! YOOOOOO OOOOSH!!! IT'S DECIDED!! WE'LL GO AND FIND GOLD!!!!" The crew's excitement peaks as they commit to searching for the treasure despite the warnings.

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